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‘Stop blaming me’: Producer El Capitxn criticizes ENHYPEN fans after Heeseung exit

K-pop producer El Capitxn found himself at the center of a social media firestorm after responding angrily to ENHYPEN fans who blamed him following Heeseung’s sudden departure from the group. El Capitxn — whose real name is Jang Yi-jeong — posted a message Thursday on his personal social media account telling fans to stop sending him messages about Heeseung. The post included explicit language as he criticized those directing blame at him. “Stop sending me stuff about Lee Heeseung. The kid can mess up sometimes. If you’re real fans, you should hug him before throwing stones,” he said. “Why do you keep blaming me?” The message quickly spread online, drawing intense reactions from ENHYPEN fans. Speculation has emerged among some fans that El Capitxn may have influenced the circumstances surrounding Heeseung’s departure because of their previously known friendship. Some online users even accused the producer of encouraging what they described as “artist syndrome,” fueling the controversy. El Capitxn and Heeseung have worked together musically in the past. Both were cred

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J.Y. Park's next move?

J.Y. Park, founder of JYP Entertainment, has stepped down from his position as an internal board director at the company, a role he had held for nearly 15 years, the agency said Tuesday. While Park will retain his title as chief creative officer, the move appears aimed at easing his corporate responsibilities so he can focus more on his role as co-chair of the Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange. In a statement, JYP Entertainment said, "He plans to focus on his creative work as an

Seventeen's Vernon, The8 to launch new unit this summer

Vernon and The8 of K-pop boy group Seventeen will form a new unit and are preparing to release an album in June, a music industry source said Thursday. "Vernon and The8 are working on a unit album with the goal of releasing it in June," the source told Yonhap News Agency. "Both members are actively participating in production." The new duo marks Seventeen's sixth unit project, following BSS composed of DK, Hoshi and Seungkwan; Jeonghan and Wonwoo; Hoshi and Woozi; S.Coups and Mingyu; and DK and Seungkwan. Vernon, a rapper in Seventeen, has been writing and composing songs since the group's debut. He joined the Recording Academy, which organizes the Grammy Awards, as a voting member last year. The8, a Chinese member, is known for his strong dance skills and has released several solo records in China, including the EP "Stardust." Vernon collaborated with The8 on the album's lead track "Orbit," contributing to both lyrics and composition. Seventeen is currently on its "New_" world tour and will hold encore concerts of the tour on April 4–5 at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, about 30 kilome

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Global popularity encourages K-pop idols to go solo

Heeseung from K-pop boy group Enhypen recently surprised fans after he abruptly left the successful group and signed a new solo deal with the same agency, Belift Lab. In a statement announcing his departure, the company said, while discussing the group’s future, Heeseung had a clear musical vision he wished to pursue, and the agency chose to respect his choice. Heeseung is not alone. An increasing number of K-pop idols have been turning their attention to solo projects. Wonpil of the popular roc

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Stray Kids’ Seungmin To Participate In Upcoming Fan Meeting In Limited Capacity Due To Injury

Stray Kids’ Seungmin will be participating in a limited capacity in the group’s upcoming fan meeting due to an injury. On March 12, JYP Entertainment announced that Seungmin was recently diagnosed with a suspected stress fracture in his left ankle after visiting the hospital due to recurring discomfort in his foot. According to the agency,… The post appeared first on .

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Seventeen’s Vernon and The 8 to form new unit, album expected in June

Vernon and The 8 of K-pop boy band Seventeen are preparing to debut a new subunit this summer, according to Pledis Entertainment on Thursday. Pledis said the two artists are working on a unit album with a target release of June and are participating in the album's production. Vernon, one of the group’s rappers, has consistently taken part in songwriting and composing since Seventeen’s debut in 2015. In 2024, he became a member of the Korea Music Copyright Association in recognition of his contin

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Seventeen to launch another subunit: report

Seventeen's Vernon and The8 will form a duo subunit and drop an album in June, according to a local media report on Thursday. Vernon, one of the 13-member act's rappers, has helped write songs for the group since its debut. Last year, he became a member of The Recording Academy along with Woozi, which earned them votes for the 2026 Grammy Awards. The8, one of Seventeen's performers, released his first solo EP “Stardust” in native China in 2024. Vernon co-wrote the lyrics and melodies for the lea

Watch: SF9 Drops 1st Teaser For March Comeback With “About Love”

Get ready for SF9’s return! On March 12, SF9 released their first teaser for their upcoming comeback later this month. The group is gearing up to return with their special album “About Love” on March 25 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out SF9’s new prologue teaser for the upcoming album below! While you wait for… The post appeared first on .

ENHYPEN’s Weekly “EN-O’ CLOCK” Series To Go On Hiatus

ENHYPEN’s “EN-O’ CLOCK” series will be going on a temporary hiatus. On March 12, BELIFT LAB announced that the weekly YouTube variety show, which was scheduled to release a new episode that day, would be taking a short break before returning in April. The agency’s full English statement is as follows: ENHYPEN “EN-O’ CLOCK” Hiatus… The post appeared first on .

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BTOB Drops 1st Teaser For Upcoming Full-Group Comeback With New Digital Single “We Together”

BTOB has unveiled the first teaser for their upcoming digital single! On March 12, BTOB released a teaser image for their new digital single, revealing that the song—titled “We Together”—will be released on March 21 at 6 p.m. KST. BTOB DIGITAL SINGLE We Together🩵 2026. 03. 21 6PM (KST)#비투비 #BTOB#서은광 #SEOEUNKWANG#이민혁 #LEEMINHYUK#이창섭 #LEECHANGSUB#임현식 #LIMHYUNSIK#프니엘 #PENIEL#육성재… The post appeared first on .

SEVENTEEN’s Vernon And The8 To Launch New Unit Group

SEVENTEEN members Vernon and The8 are forming a unit! On March 12, a source from SEVENTEEN’s agency PLEDIS Entertainment shared, “Vernon and The8 are currently preparing a unit album, with the goal of releasing it in June.” This will mark SEVENTEEN’s sixth unit, following BSS, Jeonghan X Wonwoo, HxW (Hoshi X Woozi), CxM (S.Coups X… The post appeared first on .

'KPop Demon Hunters' to return for sequel

Netflix's record-breaking animated feature "KPop Demon Hunters" will get a sequel, the streaming company said Friday. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, who directed the original, will return to helm the sequel to Netflix's most popular film of all time, according to the company. "I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more from this Korean story and our Korean characters," Kang was quoted as saying. "There's so much more to this world we have built, and I'm excited to show you. This is only the beginning." Since the film, produced by Sony Pictures Animation, premiered in June 2025, it has garnered more than 500 million views. "We're excited to write their next chapter, challenge them and watch them evolve -- and continue pushing the boundaries of how music, animation and story can come together," Appelhans said of the sequel. The film has received Oscar nominations for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for "Golden." The award ceremony will be held Sunday (U.S. time).

'KPop Demon Hunters' to return for sequel

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‘My 901st boyfriend?’ BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shares Seo In-guk photo from Netflix’s ‘Boyfriend on Demand’

BLACKPINK star Jisoo delighted fans with behind-the-scenes glimpses from the Netflix show “Boyfriend on Demand,” sharing a series of photos that quickly drew attention online — including a solo shot of co-star Seo In-guk, who plays her character’s “901st boyfriend.” On March 10, Jisoo uploaded several photos to her personal social media account with the short caption “The sea,” accompanied by dolphin and blue heart emojis. In one image, Jisoo appears in a flowy long white dress, completing a breezy resort look that blends perfectly with the bright blue seaside backdrop. In another shot, she poses on a wide airport runway wearing a black off-shoulder mini dress. The design, which reveals her shoulder line, adds an elegant yet sophisticated mood. The photos appear to capture moments from the production of the Netflix series “Boyfriend on Demand,” a romantic story set around a virtual reality dating service. Jisoo also shared friendly snapshots with fellow cast members Kim Ah-young and Go Gyu-pil, who appear with her in the virtual reality setting of the series. Among the

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Alpha Drive One to host 1st showcase in Japan

Rookie boy group Alpha Drive One is set to hold its first showcase in Tokyo on March 13, agency WakeOne Entertainment said Thursday. The event will welcome approximately 1,000 fans to relive the success of its first EP, “Euphoria,” which was released in January. Although the group has yet to officially promote in Japan, its Korean debut album ranked No. 3 on Oricon’s Weekly and Weekly Combined Album Rankings. The mini album sold more than 1.44 million copies in its first week, the second most fo

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PLAVE Announces April Comeback Date For “Caligo Pt.2”

Mark your calendars for PLAVE’s return! On March 12, PLAVE held a special live event to celebrate the third anniversary of their debut. At the very end of the show, the group surprised fans by announcing their plans for their upcoming comeback next month. PLAVE is gearing up to return with “Caligo Pt.2,” which will… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 2nd Win For “GO” On “M Countdown”; Performances By P1Harmony, Yena, And More

BLACKPINK has won their second music show trophy for their new title track “GO”! On the March 12 episode of M Countdown, the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK‘s “GO” and Hearts2Hearts’ “RUDE!” BLACKPINK ultimately took the prize with a total of 8,294 points. Congratulations to BLACKPINK! Watch the winner announcement below! Performers on today’s show included Hearts2Hearts,… The post appeared first on .

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I.O.I Announces Stops For 10th Anniversary Tour “LOOP”

I.O.I is gearing up for a tour along with their 10th anniversary comeback! On March 12, it was revealed that I.O.I will be taking their 2026 tour “LOOP” to Seoul, Bangkok, and Hong Kong in May and June. I.O.I is currently preparing to make a comeback in May with the nine members Jeon Somi, Kim… The post appeared first on .

Short-form platforms push K-pop songs to get shorter

Short-form video platforms are increasingly reshaping the structure of K-pop songs, with brief moments designed as viral hooks often determining a track’s success. In the past, the overall flow and musical development of a three- or four-minute track were key factors in determining a song’s success. Today, however, a roughly 15-second viral hook — the segment most likely to spread through short-form videos and dance challenges — can make or break a song’s popularity. As a result, the average run

NexZ to tour Japan from May

Boy group NexZ will take to the stage in Japanese arenas in May and June, label JYP Entertainment announced Thursday. It will be the group's second tour and its first time visiting such venues in Japan, where six of the members are originally from. The 2-year-old group will have two shows each in Tokyo and Osaka, on May 30-31 and on June 12-13, respectively. Its previous trip was held last summer, spanning 15 cities in Japan for 18 shows, through which it made its concert debut at Budokan in Tok

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Stray Kids win big at Japan Gold Disc Awards

Stray Kids took home four awards at the 40th Japan Gold Disc Awards, according to the organizer on Thursday. The group won album of the year, best artist, music video of the year and was among the best 3 albums in Asia, scoring the most this year for an international artist. Stray Kids' third EP in Japan, “Hollow,” the group's first to be entirely made up of Japanese-language songs, was chosen as the album of the year and one of the best 3 Albums. Live Blu-ray documenting the group’s fan meetup

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